Burlington, Vermont – Frost will settle across northwest Vermont early Thursday before spring showers roll in, making for a chilly, damp start to May.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, a Frost Advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. Thursday for Chittenden, Addison, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties. Temperatures could dip as low as 30°F, threatening unprotected vegetation. Gardeners should cover plants and bring sensitive items indoors Wednesday evening.
Rain will follow the frost. Patchy frost may linger Thursday morning, but warmer air and moisture will move in by evening. Showers are likely after 10 p.m. Thursday, with a 70% chance of precipitation into Friday. Temperatures will rebound into the mid-70s by Friday afternoon, but gusty south winds could reach 30 mph, especially along Vermont Route 7 and near Lake Champlain.
Friday night and Saturday bring more scattered showers and breezy conditions, though cooler with highs in the low 60s. By Sunday, skies clear and sunshine returns, with highs in the mid-60s, offering a true taste of spring by the weekend’s end.
5-Day Burlington Forecast:
- Thursday: Patchy frost early. High 66°F. Rain likely late.
- Friday: Showers and gusty winds. High 74°F.
- Saturday: Cooler with scattered showers. High 61°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 64°F.
- Monday: Partly cloudy and dry. High around 65°F.
